Chrome Always Opens in Fullscreen Even with Task Scheduler

This article aims to provide a detailed context on how to make Chrome open a specific page in fullscreen mode using the Task Scheduler. The focus is on ensuring that the Chrome browser starts the page in fullscreen every time it is launched.

Background: Chrome and Fullscreen Mode

Google Chrome is a popular web browser that supports the fullscreen mode. This mode provides a distraction-free environment by maximizing the browser window to cover the entire screen. It is particularly useful for presentations, videos, or applications that require undivided attention.

Chrome Task Scheduler: An Overview

The Task Scheduler in Windows is a built-in utility that allows users to schedule tasks to run automatically at specific times or events. It can be used to launch applications, scripts, or batch files at startup or at regular intervals.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the steps to make Chrome open in fullscreen mode using the Task Scheduler, let's ensure that we have the following prerequisites in place:

1. A working installation of Windows
2. Google Chrome installed on the system
3. Administrative privileges to create a new Task in the Task Scheduler

Creating a New Task in the Task Scheduler

Follow the steps below to create a new task in the Task Scheduler:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box, type "taskschd.msc" and press Enter.
2. In the Task Scheduler window, click on Create Basic Task under the Actions pane on the right.
3. Name the task "ChromeFullscreen" and provide a description, if desired.
4. Under the Triggers tab, choose At startup as the trigger.
5. Under the Actions tab, click on Add an action and choose Start a program.
6. In the Program/script field, enter the path to the Chrome browser executable, which is typically "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe".
7. In the Add arguments (optional) field, enter "--start-fullscreen".
8. Click OK to save the new task.

Testing the Task

After creating the new task, restart your computer to test it. The Chrome browser should launch in fullscreen mode automatically.

Troubleshooting

If the Chrome browser does not open in fullscreen mode despite the Task Scheduler configuration, you may need to troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Check if the Chrome browser is set to remember the last opened tabs or windows. If it is, close all the windows before restarting the computer.
2. Try launching Chrome in safe mode by adding "--safe-mode" as an argument when creating the task.
3. Check if there are any conflicts with other applications or services that might be interfering with Chrome's fullscreen mode.

Summary and References

In this article, we have covered how to make Chrome open in fullscreen mode using the Task Scheduler in Windows. We have provided a step-by-step guide to create a new task and tested it. Additionally, we have discussed some troubleshooting steps in case the Chrome browser does not open in fullscreen mode.

• Google Chrome Help: Open a specific page or site every time you start Chrome
• How-To Geek: Create a Task in the Windows Task Scheduler